Press

2015

‘Affordable Housing Appraised: A Review’

Urban Omnibus

December, 14, 2015

This wealth of diverse material, rounded out by interactive features like the Center for Urban Pedagogy’s digital “What is Affordable Housing” toolkit and the Citizens Housing and Planning Council’s “Inside the Rent” app, manage to convey not only why government is involved in affordable housing (because the private sector alone can’t, or won’t, provide it), but who that housing is for (a wide spectrum of individuals who otherwise wouldn’t have a place to live).

‘First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Thirteen Youth Arts Programs’

Tech Times

November, 18, 2015

“Thousands of kids all across America are dreaming just a little bigger and they’re reaching a little higher thanks to after-school programs that you all represent,” the First Lady spoke to the attendees of the awarding ceremony.

‘2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Announced!’

National Arts and Humanities Youth Program

November, 18, 2015

With their personal stories demonstrating the power of the arts and humanities to transform lives and communities, 12 young people from across the country shared the stage today with First Lady Michelle Obama to receive the country’s highest honor for the after-school programs in which they participate.

‘US First Lady Honors 13 Youth Arts Programs’

Voices of America

November, 17, 2015

Calling a group of artistic youths the "next generation of fabulous,’’ Michelle Obama presented national arts and humanities awards to 12 after-school programs from across the United States and one international program from Honduras.

‘Bronx High Schoolers Explain How MTA Funding Works’

StreetsBlog NYC

September, 23, 2015

Monday night, the students presented a 12-minute video they made during a summer course with the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP). It explains everything from who appoints the MTA board to the size of the gap in the capital budget.

August, 19, 2015

‘The Best Tips From CUP’s Transgender Police Guide’

Out Magazine

July, 15, 2015

The guide, a pocket sized know-your-rights manual only 12 pages long, aims to serve as a resource for trans and gender non-conforming youth who may find themselves being detained, searched, or thrown into custody by the police. Breaking down personal rights and NYPD patrol guide rules into an easily digestible format, SERVE! hopes to keep trans youth safe by keeping them informed.

‘Your Guide to Welfare in NYC’

NYC Healthy Neighborhoods

May, 20, 2015

‘Five Ways to Help Nail Salon Workers’

Jacobin Magazine

May, 18, 2015

Adhikaar, based in Woodside, Queens, organizes in Nepali communities and has been running a campaign on the health and safety problems faced by nail salon workers. They have produced a pamphlet in collaboration with the Center for Urban Pedagogy with advice for both workers and customers at nail salons — including tips like “Be patient!” in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Nepali.